Miner names new Sr. Manager for Quality Assurance & Sourcing

(Geneva, IL U.S.A.) Miner Enterprises has promoted Jeff Ballerini to its executive leadership team, naming him its new Senior Manager Quality Assurance & Sourcing, effective immediately. The move follows the retirement of Miner's Dale Erickson.

"Jeff has many years of experience with Miner, working in our operations, Q.A. & sourcing areas" said Ric Biehl, President & General Manager of W.H. Miner Division. "He's served in key cross-functional roles within our supply chain management group, and will now help lead that team as we continue to stay agile and flexible in proactively serving our customers."

Ballerini has an A.A.S. degree in material management and additional credentials in integrated supply chain management. Miner Enterprises is a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of railcar components to railroads, freight car builders, private-car companies, leasing companies and contract freight car repair shops located around the world.

Founded in 1894, Miner Enterprises became a worldwide leader in the railcar industry by developing innovative new products and maintaining high levels of quality and customer service. The company's products, including draft gears, brake beams, gates, constant contact side bearings, and other high-performance components, are currently in use on every Class I and Class II railroad worldwide.